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Overview |
Texas A&M International University | UTEP | ||
| Location | Laredo, TX | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #1039 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamiu.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M International University | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,818 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,634 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,210 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,383 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,872 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
Texas A&M International University | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,848 | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | 3,758 | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M International University | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M International University | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,806 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $178 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M International University | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 95% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M International University | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M International University | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at El Paso is larger than than Texas A&M International University based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 8,505 students)
Texas A&M International University vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M International University or UTEP?
- The University of Texas at El Paso is 101.8% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($7,704.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at UTEP than Texas A&M International University ($23,112.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than UTEP ($5,383 vs. $9,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 4% lower than costs at The University of Texas at El Paso ($9,210 vs. $9,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than The University of Texas at El Paso (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 2.9% larger than aid received The University of Texas at El Paso ($10,872 vs. $10,564)
Texas A&M International University vs. UTEP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M International University or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or Texas A&M International University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at El Paso (933) is 28 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming UTEP students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UTEP (3.3)
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Texas A&M International University (47.9%)
Texas A&M International University vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M International University or UTEP? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UTEP and Texas A&M International University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M International University is higher than The University of Texas at El Paso (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M International University earn on average $3,000 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,200)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $2,444 lower median federal student loan debt than UTEP graduates. ($14,806 vs. $17,250)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than UTEP graduates. ($153 vs. $178)
- More Texas A&M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTEP students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/